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Diversity Resources 

 

 

 

Library Databases & Resources

 

Cultural Studies Databases

General Databases

Reference Resources

Book Reviews

Newspapers

Dissertations & Theses 

 

Online Reference Resources

Your first stop for basic information on a subject

 

 

The Diversity Dictionary is an educational tool from Texas A&M University which provides complete definitions for terms related to diversity issues. 

 

The Affirmative Action and Diversity Project: A Web Page for Research. This site is an academic resource and it provides onsite articles and theoretical analyses, policy documents, current legislative updates, and an annotated bibliography of research and teaching materials 

 

Multicultural Education and Ethnic Groups: Selected Internet Sources.  This site, maintained by California State University, introduces some resources on the web concerning multicultural education and diversity. It lists: Bibliographies, Country Resources, Discussion Groups, Electronic Journals and Holidays, Calendars, and Celebrations.   

 

Diversity Across the Curriculum links to websites, bibliographies, and sample syllabi compiled by the Center for Instructional Development & Distance Education at University of Pittsburgh.

 

 

 

Web Resources

Here are some basic sites to find relevant information. Government and educational sites are the most reliable sites. Check out the Evaluating Resources page for how to find reliable websites.

 

General

 

 Central Michigan University Libraries' Diversity Resources Project

 

Race, Ethnicity, and Identity from the New American Studies Web Browsable guide to web resources on race, ethnicity, and identity sponsored by Georgetown University

 

 

 

African American

 

The African-American Mosaic: A Library of Congress Resource Guide for the Study of Black History and Culture  This on-line exhibit contains select resources from the print version of The African-American Mosaic. Areas covered are Colonization, Abolition, Migrations, and the WPA. 

 

The Stone Center Library for Black Culture and History Guide to the Web Searchable guide of over 900 sites from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill on black culture and history. 

 

WWW Virtual Library: US: African American History Megasite of links on African Americans.

 

African American World:This comprehensive, searchable site from PBS includes sections on history, arts and culture, race and society, and biographical profiles.

 

 

Asian American

 

Asian Studies WWW Virtual Library Megasite of links on Asian Studies.

 

 

 

Latin American

 

 Latin American Network Information Center Affiliated with the University of Texas, this site provides information on Hispanic cultures and countries.

 

 

 

Native American

 

Native Search  Native American owned search engine, dedicated to cataloging the finest American Indian web sites and resources. 

 

WWW Virtual Library: Index of Native American Resources on the Internet Megasite of links about Native Americans.

 

 

 

Gender Studies (Also see:  Women's and Gender Studies page)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Associations 

 

 

Diversity Resource Links is the link between today's multicultural professional and corporate America. Lists different associations related to diversity. 

 

The National Diversity Foundation NDF is a leading national diversity association concerned with the quality, practices, and public status of diversity education.  

 

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People  Ensures the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons. 

 

National Association of Gender Diversity Training provides resources and answers to business gender diversity issues. 

 

The National Society for Hispanic Professionals (NSHP) provides networking & leadership opportunities and provides information on education, careers and entrepreneurship. 

 

The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) is the oldest and largest nonprofit law firm dedicated to asserting and defending the rights of Indian tribes, organizations and individuals nationwide.

 

 

 

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